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White Lines on Glans… What could it be?

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jay2240
jay2240

I have recently been noticing a series of white striations or lines near the bottom of my glans. They seem to kind of come and go, however they were extremely pronounced today and I'm hoping someone might be able to help me figure out what it is! I do not use harsh products or soaps when cleaning down there - water only. I am in my early 20s and not currently sexually active. A routine STI test all came back negative around a year ago after a long term partner as well. Could it just be dry skin or some sort of eczema or psoriasis? Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

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  • Ivank11
    Ivank11 jay2240

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    Hi Jay you also could have a fungal or yeast infection or maybe even Lichen Planus reticular? so you need to have it checked with a dermatologist.

    • jay2240
      jay2240 Ivank11

      Posted

      Thank you very much, Ivan. It's nice to have a few ideas of what it may be before the appointment. I'll be sure to have it checked out as soon as possible.

  • whiskey23
    whiskey23 jay2240

    Posted

    have you tried fluticasone propionate cream 0.05%? maybe it will help.

    • jay2240
      jay2240 whiskey23

      Posted

      Thank you for the suggestion! I'll make sure to ask about this treatment when I get it checked out.

  • Tizio
    Tizio jay2240

    Posted

    This is lichen planus, go to a dermatologist to get checked for sure and get a proper diagnosis.

    If necessary, take a biopsy of a small port of the white striations to have a clear diagnosis.

    If its lichen planus, you could easily get rid of it with an ultra-potent steroid cream.

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